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2018 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Murano years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control and Camera.

2012 Nissan Murano
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Complaints

15

Per year

0

Recalls

2

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 15), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Murano has 107 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2019 has 43 complaints, 7 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2019-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V807000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (15 total)

Electrical system
4
Forward collision avoidance
3
Service brakes
3
Engine
2
Lane departure
2
Powertrain
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am filing a safety complaint regarding my Nissan Murano due to a recurring water leak caused by clogged sunroof/moonroof drain tubes. This problem has now happened for the third time, even after prior repairs by an…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-27
  • "When my car gets to about 20mph the abs light comes on and stays on until I restart the car and drive it again then at 20 mph it come on again I know there are recalls on other Nissan Murano midnight edition for there…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-03-31
  • "Forward collision warning light comes on and off while driving. When the light comes on the cruise control will not work and when the light goes off I need to reset the cruise control. This started about two months ago."
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-20
  • "The panoramic sunroof front glass on my 2018 Nissan Murano shattered unexpectedly while I was driving on the highway. Fortunately, I had the interior sliding sunshade closed, which prevented the shattered glass from…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-11-30
  • "My car several times while driving randomly had the traction control loss light pop up randomly (dry conditions) several times through a 45 minute drive. Around the 35 minute mark it popped up again, and my car…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2025-11-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2018 Nissan Murano SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2018 Nissan Murano SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Murano all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700
Murano front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (Z52), 2012–2020
Body styles Crossover
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 5.375 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 1,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V601000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Murano years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control and Camera.

What are common problems with a 2018 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 15), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Murano has 107 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2019 has 43 complaints, 7 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Nissan Murano been recalled?

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2018 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Nissan Murano is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Murano take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Nissan Murano?

3rd generation / Z52 (2012-2020 before the 2021 refresh on this site).

What tire sizes does a Nissan Murano use?

Common US sizes run about 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 depending on trim.